·Federal program
Title IV-E Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP)
Federal program providing ongoing financial assistance payments to relative guardians who assume legal guardianship of children formerly in foster care. Payments support the care of children discharged from foster care to legal guardianship who meet Title IV-E eligibility requirements.
What it offers
Monthly guardianship assistance payments to relative guardians. Payment amount is negotiated in the guardianship agreement and generally does not exceed the foster care maintenance payment the child would have received. May also include Medicaid coverage for the child. Payments continue until the child turns 18 (or 21 in some states).
Questions that decide eligibility
GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:
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Does your relationship to the person — grandparent or other relative — count for this program?
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Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?
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Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?
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Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name.
Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
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What documents do you need from us to start an application?
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Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?